Job summary
Neuro Occupational Therapist - Band 6
South Wiltshire
30 Hours per week - Up to 12 month fixed term contract or when maternity leave finishes.
The integrated Community Neurology and Stroke
Service at Wiltshire Health and Care are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational
Therapist to support the team in delivering rehabilitation to patients with
neurological conditions.
You will be working with a supportive
multidisciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and
Rehabilitation Assistants and within the wider team working with a range of
providers and disciplines.
The team see a variety of patient conditions
providing varying stages of rehabilitation and maintenance input, including end
of life support.
This role will be based in the community in West or
North Wiltshire although a degree of flexibility will be required depending on
service demands.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our
dedicated and experienced therapists. As well as receiving regular supervision,
there is a regular programme of inservice learning, peer support and
opportunities for service development.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to
use regularly for business purposes is essential.
For further details, please contact
Donna Bayliss
Head of Service
Donna.bayliss@nhs.net
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good
rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and its organisation
- Demonstrate professional development and experience
- Multi-disciplinary working across a range of agencies/professional groups
- Providing evidence-based practice through clinical audit
- Assessment and care planning
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups
- Experience of gathering and interpreting information to shape service development
Desirable
- Evidence of community experience as a qualified therapist
- Setting and monitoring standards of care
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BSc (Hons) and or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HPC
- Post registration qualification in relevant area of clinical practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and its organisation
- Demonstrate professional development and experience
- Multi-disciplinary working across a range of agencies/professional groups
- Providing evidence-based practice through clinical audit
- Assessment and care planning
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups
- Experience of gathering and interpreting information to shape service development
Desirable
- Evidence of community experience as a qualified therapist
- Setting and monitoring standards of care
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BSc (Hons) and or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HPC
- Post registration qualification in relevant area of clinical practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
